Obituaries

Sep 26, 2024

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William Russell Wilson (Bill) 85 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Wilson.

He is survived by his daughter Sharon Marshburn and husband, Steve, of Walstonburg and their children, Richard Boyd III of Greeneville, Amber Whitaker...

Sep 26, 2024

Phillip M. Banks, 80, of Arapahoe passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

A man of faith, Phillip was a member of Bethany Christian Church. He retired from the maintenance division of PCS Phosphate after 39 years of service. He was an avid hunter and gardener.

Phillip was preceded in death by...

Sep 18, 2024

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Paul Martin Hill, 68, of Grantsboro passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at home.

Paul worked as an auto mechanic for Hardison Tire & Oil Co for many years. In his leisure time he enjoyed building race cars and racing at the drag strip. Anything to do with racing he loved, whether...

Sep 15, 2024

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Catharine Willis Roberts, lovingly known as “Cathy, Chief, Honey, Baby, Mom, Mamma, and Grandma” to those family and friends that knew her best, passed away on September 15, 2024, born May 28, 1949, in Arapahoe, NC. She was surrounded by her daughters and son. Her loving husband was at church praying with the church...

Sep 14, 2024

Richard McAdoo of Merritt, North Carolina, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern at the age of 82.

He was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois on April 15th, 1942, the son of Harley and Mable McAdoo. He was united in marriage to Carol Crooks, June 11, 1966, in Sikeston, Missouri.

He...

Sep 9, 2024

Charles Jennings McCotter III (“Buddy”) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9th, 2024.

He was born in Pamlico County, NC on September 26, 1945, to Charles J McCotter, II and Frances Gray McCotter. He was their only beloved child. He earned a BS degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. He worked for Hardee’s Food Systems...

Sep 7, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of William Adrian Whorton, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on September 7th at home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Known by most as “Opey” or “Op,” he was a wonderful man whose life was marked by service to his community and a profound love for...

Sep 5, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Mary Callahan was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 13th, 1936, to Thomas and Veronica Finnigan and passed away On Thursday, September 5, 2024. She married the love of her life, Donald Callahan on November 5th, 1957, and proudly served her community as a registered nurse.

Betty raised her four children, Beth (married to Carl),...

Sep 3, 2024

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Debra Jean Miller Watts, 63, of Bayboro passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

Debra was a vibrant soul who cherished her family and friends. A woman of faith, she was a very active member of Arapahoe Free Will Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was...

Sep 1, 2024

Linda Carol Scott Potter, 81, of Bayboro, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 1, 2024.

She worked 25 years in Child Nutrition at Pamlico County High School and 22 years in Child Nutrition at Camp Caroline in Arapahoe, NC.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters, Amanda, Rhonda, and...

Aug 28, 2024

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Martha Rolison Gaskins departed this earth August 28th, 2024. She was the first born of Harold Thomas and Mary Laura Pipkin Rolison on October 15, 1952.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 44 years, Walt Timothy Gaskins; her daughter, Kristen Leigh Gaskins McFadden (Todd); stepdaughter, Teresa Machle; grandsons, Trevor...

Aug 22, 2024

Wanda Kay Simpson Nipper, 67, of Grantsboro joined her Lord and Savior on August 22, 2024.

A warrior for the Kingdom of God, she was a member of Word Fellowship Church.

Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Alfred Simpson; sons, Daniel Bryon Barnes and Huge Barnes IV; and sister, Gina Marie Brothers....

Aug 21, 2024

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Lloyd Vernon Lane, Jr., 78 of Merritt entered his Heavenly home on August 21, 2024.

He is a member of Bayboro Missionary Baptist Church where he experienced his greatest joy directing the church choir. He was one of the original members of the Gabriels Gospel Quartet. Lloyd was a barber for 38...

Aug 20, 2024

Mack Allen McAdam was born on September 5th, 2022, in New Bern, North Carolina to Alex Sword and Kylie Midyette. He gained his angel wings on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

At just 3 months old he was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy, caused by a mutation in his SCN8A gene. From then on Mack faced...

Aug 19, 2024

Sarah Imogene Land Dunbar, 90, passed from her earthly life into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 19, 2024.

She was born on February 18, 1934, to Columbus and Mahalia Land.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman Dunbar; her three brothers, Julian Land, Kenneth Land and Frank Land; and her...

Aug 19, 2024

Josephine Pipkin Hopson, 89, of Grantsboro passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at The Gardens of Pamlico.

She is a member of Reelsboro Pentecostal Holiness Church where she enjoyed singing and being with her church family. Josephine worked with Gussman Cleaners for many years. She retired to take care of her grandchildren. She treasured time spent with...

Aug 17, 2024

Ernest Russell Hudson went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Washington, NC on December 31, 1938, to George Nehemiah Hudson and Frances Sheppard Hudson.

Ernie will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, JoAnn Dyer Hudson; son, Russ Hudson (Debbie) of Vandemere; daughters,...

Aug 11, 2024

Carolyn Lou Banks Armstrong, 80, of Reelsboro, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A woman of faith, Carolyn loved the Lord. As a mother and grandmother, her love and commitment knew no limits. Her family was her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Georgie Banks; her...

Aug 11, 2024

Johnny James Kilmer, 64, of Grantsboro, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at The Gardens of Pamlico.

Johnny attended Goose Creek Pentecostal Holiness Church. Always willing to help someone, he volunteered with Station #11 Fire Department for 19 years. He enjoyed his work at both Hardison Tire Co and TexasGulf.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 9, 2024

Laurence (Larry) Allen Moolenaar passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, in Grantsboro, North Carolina. Born on February 14, 1949, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Larry graduated from St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Michigan, in 1967. In 1968, he answered the call of duty by enlisting in the Army, where he proudly served in Vietnam with Alpha company 75th...